The average train between Stafford and Halifax takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Stafford to Halifax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Stafford and Halifax. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Halifax at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Halifax. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Halifax station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Stafford to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Halifax train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Halifax station.
Book your Stafford to Halifax train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stafford and Halifax is 102.9 km. The road distance is 139 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Halifax via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 17m.